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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.68, 33,718.56 and 13,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.68, 33,718.56 and 13,255.68 is: 18,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.68 : 33,718.56 = 13,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.68/33,718.56 = 13,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.68x = 33,718.56 × 13,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.68x = 446,962,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,962,441.42/24,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.88

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